Green Advocate
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Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame, Part Two
A brief update on an exhaustive project
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Integrated Project Delivery
A model for cost estimation and value engineering that works well with high-performance building
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Q&A with Travis Brungardt
A Kansas-based builder describes how he made his way into the building science community, where he has surrounded himself with giants
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High-Performance Modern Design
A few solutions for achieving a contemporary aesthetic and ambitious energy goals
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Building Science Meets HOUSES by Design
Three projects, multiple challenges, and a few pretty pictures
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science
After years of research, Everett Kramer is building his family home using leading-edge green-building strategies
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5 High-Performance Details
Architect Elizabeth DiSalvo shares a few of her preferred cold-climate construction details for foundations, walls, and roofs
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Building for a Benchmark
Turning challenges into opportunities, TC Legend Homes secures Built Green certification for this new build in Seattle.
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A Solar-Centric Build
Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design
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A Holistic Approach to Housing
Hillside Center for Sustainable Living positions itself as a model for sustainable community development